'79 Spitfire Suspension

[FASTRAKR]

Got a problem. My rearmost suspension doesn't want to flex. I have the susp dropped out and the upper rear pivot point that has the tubes seams to move inside those tubes. My question is, what is supposed to move freely and what isn't. Also, is there supposed to be a washer between the tub and the susp tube?

Thanks,

[Ryan Hausladen]

i have the parts diagram of the rear supsenion, i can email it you if you want.

[FASTRAKR]

That would be great. I finally got it running but the hood has to be off. The hood is causing something to short out and make the engine bog badily. Gotta love dealing with old stuff.

Please email to [e-mail]

Thanks,

[CURIOUSGEORGE]

ARE YOUR PLUG WIRES IN GOOD SHAPE? THE HOOD COULD BE FLEXING THE WIRES TOGETHER. IF THE INSULATION IS CRACKED YOU MAY BE JUMPING PART OF THE SPARK TO THE OTHER WIRE OR ENGINE. THERE SHOULD BE A PLATE MOUNTER ON THE HOOD THAT COMES DOWN BEHIND THE PLUG WIRES THAT MAY HAVE DAMAGED THEM.

[FASTRAKR]

All better now, there was a bare wire on the steering column that was grounding out.